Gnanamani v. The Director Of Public Libraries

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.01.2026 CORAM :

THE HON`BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Gnanamani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Director of Public Libraries, Annasalai, Chennai.

2.The District Library Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to pass appropriate order revising the salary payable to the petitioner equivalent to that of her junior by considering the representation given by the petitioner dated 03.03.2022, 06.07.2022, 04.04.2023 and 19.12.2025 within a time period as may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Jeyamohan For Respondents : Mr.G.V.Vairam Santhosh, Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner with a grievance that her junior is getting more pay, has submitted representation from the year 2022 and has approached this Court seeking writ of mandamus. 2.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the representation of the petitioner is under consideration and they need some time for passing suitable order.

3.Though several time has been given, the learned Additional Government Pleader seeks one more week to pass order.

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4.The learned counsel by referring to the earlier order passed by this Court in WP.(MD)No.29393 of 2025 dated 17.10.2025, submits that similarly placed persons have approached this Court and this Court has issued a direction to the respondents to take a decision within a stipulated time and thereafter, they have paid the differential amount as directed by this Court. However, the case of the petitioner has not been considered from the year 2022. 5.This Court has considered the submissions made on either side and perused the materials available in the record. 6.It is very unfortunate that the petitioner has submitted the representations on 03.03.2022, 06.07.2022, 04.04.2023 and 19.12.2025 that her junior is drawing more pay than her and the respondents has not taken any decision so far. Considering the attitude of the respondents and the manner in which the petitioner's request has not been considered, this Court directs the 3/5

respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 03.03.2022, 06.07.2022, 04.04.2023 and 19.12.2025 and pass orders in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

29.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes gns To 1.The Director of Public Libraries, Annasalai, Chennai.

2.The District Library Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

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